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Hello Democrats,
The General Election is only 52 days away and early voting begins even sooner! This week, we launched our Poll Watcher volunteer campaign for the upcoming election. Democrats of Indian River will be training and designating poll watchers to watch and observe the conduct of elections and could use your help. With many shifts at multiple precincts to cover, this effort requires many volunteers. Anyone wishing to volunteer as a poll watcher for the General Election should fill out THIS FORM ([link removed]) by Sunday, September 15. For more information, check out the Indian River Supervisor of Election Poll Watchers Guide HERE ([link removed](2024)_R.pdf) .

We are happy to share multiple ways for you to engage in the most effective tool we have to turn Florida blue, direct voter contact. Join us for canvassing and phone banking every week! You are also welcome to swing by our office to pick up a "grab and go" phone bank list.
Find Our Mobilize Events HERE ([link removed])
Get Involved
Get involved with the Democrats of Indian River by signing up to volunteer here ([link removed]) . We also welcome donations ([link removed]) to support our initiatives. We are hosting an in person phone banking event on Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Together, let's stop Project 2025 and create a brighter future for our community and our country.
RSVP HERE ([link removed])
Meet the Candidate

Vice President Kamala Harris has devoted her career to fighting for the people.

Vice President Kamala Harris has dedicated her career to fighting for justice and equality. Inspired by her parents’ involvement in civil rights, she has worked in various capacities—from county courtrooms and the California Attorney General’s office to the U.S. Senate and the White House. Now, she is running for President to continue advancing freedoms, justice, and opportunities for all Americans. During her vice presidency, she has supported President Biden in addressing extremism, defending reproductive rights, and combating high drug costs, including capping insulin prices at $35 for seniors. The Biden-Harris administration has achieved a historic record, including economic recovery, significant infrastructure investments, healthcare improvements, climate action, and historic Supreme Court appointments.

Harris’s career includes leading initiatives on wage increases, healthcare, and election security as a U.S. Senator, and securing significant settlements against big banks and predatory colleges as California’s Attorney General. She has also fought for marriage equality, prosecuted transnational gangs, and led groundbreaking programs to reduce recidivism. A proud graduate of Howard University and UC Hastings College of the Law, Harris has broken numerous barriers, becoming the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American Vice President. She is committed to protecting fundamental freedoms and continues to be guided by her mother’s legacy.
Learn More HERE ([link removed])
Canvass with Us Every Saturday
We're canvassing tomorrow! Come join our canvassing team to knock on Democrats' doors in Indian River County. We will be notify voters of changes to vote-by-mail and share candidate and ballot measure information. If you are a Spanish speaker we need your help too. No experience is necessary and training is provided.
RSVP HERE ([link removed])
2024 Ballot Measures

Amendment 1 would make school board elections partisan beginning in 2026. Candidates would be nominated for the general election through partisan primaries and be featured on the ballot with partisan labels, such as Democrat and Republican.

Florida had partisan school board elections until voters approved Amendment 11 ([link removed](1998)) , which prohibited party labels in school board elections, in 1998. Amendment 11 was referred to the ballot by the Florida Constitution Revision Commission ([link removed]) .
Tina Certain, Alachua County School Board Chair: "It's important to me that the race stays nonpartisan because everyone is impacted by school decisions. It doesn't matter what your political affiliation is, and I think everyone should get to vote and have a voice on a candidate, not just based on your political registration during the time of the election. We're seeing more politicization in education because of the governor of Florida’s actions. That is not rising up from local communities. It's coming down from Tallahassee, from the governor, down."

Carmen Ward, president of the Alachua County Education Association: "I do not think there's any place for partisan politics in our public education system. We should be fully focused on what's best for students. I feel like public education is under attack, and part of the attack is sowing the seeds of division. I think this is part of the culture war strategy that is being perpetrated on classrooms, on educators and public school systems by our leadership."


Learn More HERE ([link removed](2024))
Yes on 4 is looking for volunteers to participate in their weekly phone banks every Thursday 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. EST. Yes on 4 yard signs and other merchandise is now available to order HERE ([link removed]) .
RSVP HERE ([link removed])
STOP Project 2025


** Another Reason Project 2025 Is So Bad for Women? Guns.
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The "guns everywhere" agenda in Project 2025, a plan associated with Donald Trump's potential second term, contains radical proposals to increase gun presence and reduce oversight. Project 2025's proposals would significantly undermine public safety and increase gun violence. Read more HERE ([link removed]) .
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Yard Signs
We have a limited number of Haaris-Walz signs available in the office. Swing by to pick up a sign and fill out a volunteer form next week!
Get Your Official Harris Walz Merch HERE ([link removed])
Get Your Vote Vets Yard Signs HERE ([link removed])
UPCOMING EVENTS
Democrats of Indian River will be collecting food pantry donations at our office for United Against Poverty's End of Summer Food Drive. Please drop off your donations from Monday, September 9 to Friday, September 20 at 2345 14th Avenue, Vero Beach. We are open 10-3 M-Th and Friday mornings. The items listed below are needed.
Make your voice heard and have a blast while doing it? Come on out to our high-energy Sign Waving Events for Democrats! Whether you’re a seasoned activist or just looking to show your support, these events are all about unity, joy, and making a statement.

Next week, 9/16 and 9/20, we will have a special #YESon3 focus. We also welcome signs supporting Democratic candidates and the Democratic platform.
RSVP to Sign Wave ([link removed])
Register Here ([link removed])
Come join the Democratic Club of Indian River team as we partner with Coastal Connections for the 2024 International Coastal Cleanup Day. We've adopted a location right here in Indian River County for our team to meet up and take action on Saturday, September 21, 9:00am-11:00am.
RSVP HERE ([link removed])
Follow Us on Facebook
We continue to share important election information, updates on Biden-Harris successes and Project 2025 information on our social media sites. Follow us HERE ([link removed]) .
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Write Postcards

Join People Power United learn more about their postcard and letter-writing-to-voters program. No supplies are needed. They write postcards/and or letters to targeted voters to increase turnout in close, critical elections nationwide. People Power United champions progressive values and power to the people. They are a group of people who believe in the possibility of change and work to make it happen.
Sign Up HERE ([link removed])
Center for Common Ground is writing Get Out The Vote postcards for Florida's general election. Their goal is to send almost 1 million postcards to Black women in Florida. Racially inclusive, uplifting, colorful and eye-catching postcards with voting rights themes, designed by young immigrant artists of color, are part of their strategy, and provided at a discount through their online postcard store.
Sign Up HERE ([link removed])
Sign up below to write postcards to rally Democrats in Florida to vote on Nov 5. Postcards to Swing States will mail you free postcards, voter lists and instructions with three message options. You'll provide the postcard stamps and mail the postcards in October on the instructed date.
Sign Up HERE ([link removed])
More Opportunities to Get Involved
DEMOCRATS OF INDIAN RIVER
Volunteer with Democrats of Indian River HERE ([link removed])

Steering Meeting
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 5:00 p.m.
ZOOM Meeting

Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting
Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Vero Beach Main Library Multi-Media Room

Voter Registration Team Meeting
This is the first step in participating in our monthly voter registration events.
Every Monday 11:30 a.m.
Democrats of Indian River Office
Editorial Team Meeting
TBD
Virtual ZOOM Meeting
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Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 6:00 p.m.
ZOOM
Democratic Club of Indian River Meeting
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 6:00 p.m.

The October meeting will be held at the Democratic Office at 6:00 p.m. The address is 2345 14th Avenue in Vero Beach.

Join our club or pay dues HERE ([link removed]) .
Members, join our Dem Club Facebook group HERE ([link removed]) .
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DWC Book Group Meeting
Friday, September 27, 2024 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Bjorkman Room at the Brackett Library on the IRSC Mueller Campus

We will discuss “The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight”
Author: Andrew Leland
Questions? Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Monday, September 23, 2024 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
School District of Indian River County
School Board Business Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 9 a.m.
Indian River County
Board of County Commission Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Watch livehere ([link removed]) .
2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month 9:30 a.m.
City of Vero Beach
Regular City Council Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Town of Indian River Shores
Regular Town Council Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month
City of Fellsmere
Regular City Council Meeting details here ([link removed]) .
Wednesday September 25, 2024
City of Sebastian
Regular City Council Meeting at City Hall. Details here ([link removed]) .
Thursday, September 16, 2024
Town of Orchid
Regular Town Council Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .

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